The reason for the divisive political polarization we’re experiencing in the United States, as explained by social psychologist, Peter T. Coleman, can’t be traced back to one unreasonable person, unfortunate event, or societal defect. In his new book, The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization Coleman details principles and practices for navigating and healing the difficult divides in our homes, workplaces, and communities, blending compelling personal accounts from his years of working on entrenched conflicts with lessons from leading-edge research.